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Clemson Tigers Losing Another Cornerback For Remainder of 2026 Season

Clemson football has seen its secondary go down one by one with injuries throughout the 2026 season. Now, head coach Dabo Swinney will be without another important piece for the remainder of the year. On his Sunday weekly teleconference, Swinney announced that cornerback Donovan Starr will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

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With Starr Out, What’s Next for Clemson’s ‘Tiger’ Position

CLEMSON — The injuries keep piling up for Clemson, especially at the Tiger (nickel) position in Tom Allen’s defense. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed Sunday evening that Donovan Starr, who took over as the starter at Tiger for the last four games, is out for the rest of the regular season with an ankle injury.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / November 9

Swinney Gives Injury Update on 2 Starters

Clemson was missing several starters on Saturday when the Tigers took on Syracuse. Running back Gideon Davidson and wide receiver Tyler Brown were among the starters who were out for the contest at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 9

Swinney Updates Reynolds’ Injury

During his Sunday evening teleconference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an injury update on the Tigers’ starting quarterback. Tait Reynolds sustained an apparent left arm (non-throwing) injury early in the second quarter of Saturday’s 18-13 win at Syracuse.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Bad Injury News on Clemson Defender

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney delivered some bad injury news during his Sunday evening teleconference with the media. Swinney said that starting nickelback Donovan Starr will “probably be out for the season” after suffering an injury in Saturday’s 18-13 victory at Syracuse.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

What They’re Saying: Clemson’s Win at Syracuse

Clemson earned its sixth straight win in ACC road contests with an 18-13 victory at Syracuse on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. Clemson freshman quarterback

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Clemson Heavy Betting Favorite for Georgia Tech Game

Clemson heads into its next ACC matchup as a heavy betting favorite. The Tigers are currently a 12.5-point home favorite for Saturday’s game vs. Georgia Tech, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nolan Hauser News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

One Day Later: Hauser, Defense Bail Out Clemson Offense

The Clemson offense has been a model of inconsistency for much of the season, and in Saturday’s 18-13 win over Syracuse, it was basically allergic to the end zone.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

NC State Closing in on Next Coach

Some significant news from the Atlantic Coast Conference. North Carolina State has zeroed in on its next head football coach. NC State is finalizing a deal to hire program legend and former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its next head football coach.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Hauser Makes Clemson History in Win at Syracuse

Clemson’s Nolan Hauser has done everything in his power to solidify himself as the frontrunner for the Lou Groza Award, given each year to the top placekicker in college football.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Swinney Gives Explanation for Syracuse’s Easy 4th-Quarter TD

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney readily admits that he was expecting a gritty effort from Syracuse on Saturday. The Tigers certainly got that in the 18-13 win, but ultimately the game probably ended up being a little closer than it should have been.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / November 8

ACC Power Rankings: Clemson Leans on Defense, FSU and NC State Coaching Searches, & more in Week 10

Clemson won without an offensive touchdown, Wake Forest scored 77, and Duke beat a conference rival by 38. Besides that, this was a normal week of ACC football.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Swinney Gives Latest Injury Update on Starting O-Lineman

During his postgame press conference following Saturday’s 18-13 win at Syracuse, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave the latest injury update on starting center Harris Sewell’s injury that is keeping him sidelined for at least a couple of games.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Swinney Gives Injury Update on Starting WR

Clemson was without a starting wide receiver on Saturday, when the Tigers defeated Syracuse 18-13 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Starting slot wideout Tyler Brown was ruled out Friday on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 8

Lawson, Clemson Defense Bail Out Tigers

CLEMSON – In Clemson’s 18-13 win over Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, the Tigers failed to score an offensive touchdown for the first time since a tense rivalry win over South Carolina back in 2023.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 7

Clemson QB Sidelined With Injury

Clemson backup quarterback Christopher Vizzina is dealing with another injury. During his postgame press conference after the 18-13 win over Syracuse, Dabo Swinney said Vizzina rolled an ankle during practice on Monday, resulting in the backup quarterback being “pretty gimpy” on Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 7

Swinney Asked About LaNorris Sellers’ Injury

During his postgame press conference following Saturday’s 18-13 win over Syracuse, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was asked if he heard about the injury to South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 7

Clemson OL Out for Season

Clemson’s depth along the offensive line has taken another hit. Dabo Swinney revealed, after the team’s 18-13 win over Syracuse, that freshman Braden Wilmes suffered a torn ACL in practice this week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 7

The 411: Clemson Grinds Out Ugly Win Over Syracuse

It was far from pretty, but Clemson was able to grind out an 18-13 win at Syracuse on Saturday. The Tigers have now won eight of the past nine in the series and four straight in the JMA Wireless Dome.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 6

Grading Clemson’s NFL Rookie Class at the Midseason Mark

In April, nine Clemson players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, tying for the fourth-most of any college program last season and matching the school record, last reached in 2016.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 5

Clemson Basketball Stock Report after Stetson Win

The Clemson Tigers got off to a good start in their 2026-27 campaign on Monday night, defeating Stetson 85-72 at Littlejohn Coliseum. Brad Brownell’s team raced out to a 25-point halftime lead and held on despite a spirited second-half effort by the Hatters.

Dabo Swinney News / The Spun / November 3